Stuart Florida Fishing Report

STUART and PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA
including the Indian River South, Jensen Beach and So. Ft. Pierce

(The Treasure Coast)

AND

The PALM BEACHES and JUPITER, FLORIDA

(The Gold Coast)

by CAPT. JEFF SACKS
aboard "TRUE LIES"

Flyfishing, Wade Fishing, and Light Tackle

WEATHER:

IN GENERAL: Sunny

WATER CONDITIONS: clear

WATER TEMP: mid to low 70's

AIR TEMP: 60's to 80's

Saltwater Inshore and Nearshore
FISHING REPORT

Suffice it to say the weather is playing a factor in our fishery.. Thank goodness there is very little rain, but the wind can cause some problems. Best bet for this is just try to fish the lee areas.

Over all fishing can be good on a given day. Out with Jason Carney of Wellington, Fl we got a very nice Spotted Seatrout about 4lbs in the South Fork of the St. Lucie River on a Redington Flyrod (DFR) 7wt. and a white deceiver with green back. There are Jacks and Snook around as well.

Up in the Indian River most of the water on the flats is kinda dirty from the wind, but there are still Tarpon around Big Mud. We cast for them for quite a while , but my angler missed on one that boiled just a few feet from the boat for a 3/8 oz. Terror-Eyz in Rootbeer. We saw fish that that went anywhere from 20 lbs. to probably over 200 lbs. The trick here is to just keep casting, either blind or to rolling fish.

On the flats around Sailfish and the Inlet at Stuart as well as Hell's Gate in the St. Lucie some Ladyfish, Bluefish and a few Spanish Macks, along with a few Pompano are appearing.. Looks good as the water temperatures drop for some good "winter" fishing. Not only that but we are also catching some Jacks and they are lots of fun on Top waters.

I took Tom and "wristy" from Pa. to the Manatee pocket and it has yielded some nice Flounder, some Spanish, Blues and Jacks as well as a couple of Snook. The water in there is kinda dirty, so I don't know if I would be jumping to eat any from there. Sometimes, just trolling a plug in there is the way to produce.

Close in shore to the beaches, weather permitting, the Spanish and Blues are there. Use Fast moving lures or jigs and heavy mono or light wire with fast retrieves. Topwaters can also be quite effective and lots of fun to watch those explosions on them.

Around Hobe Sound in the Marker 42 area, there has been some sporadic action on Snook , Trout and more.. That area due to its limited size takes a lot of time and casting. Don't be surprised if you catch a few Pomps on your trip.

Bent Rods To All,

Regards And Best Fishes,

Capt. Jeff

NEW TOLL FREE # FOR Calling Us from OUT Of This AREA :

1-800-808-2236, then access 36

Local Area Tel # 1-561-627-2269 b/4 8 PM EST

e-mail: truelies@bellsouth.net include an AM & PM tel# for better service

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		Home Features Skills Fly Tying Guides Schools e-mail Index		STUART and PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA including the Indian River South, Jensen Beach and So. Ft. Pierce (The Treasure Coast) AND The PALM BEACHES and JUPITER, FLORIDA (The Gold Coast) by CAPT. JEFF SACKS aboard "TRUE LIES" Flyfishing, Wade Fishing, and Light Tackle WEATHER: IN GENERAL: Sunny WATER CONDITIONS: clear WATER TEMP: mid to low 70's AIR TEMP: 60's to 80's Saltwater Inshore and Nearshore FISHING REPORT Suffice it to say the weather is playing a factor in our fishery.. Thank goodness there is very little rain, but the wind can cause some problems. Best bet for this is just try to fish the lee areas. Over all fishing can be good on a given day. Out with Jason Carney of Wellington, Fl we got a very nice Spotted Seatrout about 4lbs in the South Fork of the St. Lucie River on a Redington Flyrod (DFR) 7wt. and a white deceiver with green back. There are Jacks and Snook around as well. Up in the Indian River most of the water on the flats is kinda dirty from the wind, but there are still Tarpon around Big Mud. We cast for them for quite a while , but my angler missed on one that boiled just a few feet from the boat for a 3/8 oz. Terror-Eyz in Rootbeer. We saw fish that that went anywhere from 20 lbs. to probably over 200 lbs. The trick here is to just keep casting, either blind or to rolling fish. On the flats around Sailfish and the Inlet at Stuart as well as Hell's Gate in the St. Lucie some Ladyfish, Bluefish and a few Spanish Macks, along with a few Pompano are appearing.. Looks good as the water temperatures drop for some good "winter" fishing. Not only that but we are also catching some Jacks and they are lots of fun on Top waters. I took Tom and "wristy" from Pa. to the Manatee pocket and it has yielded some nice Flounder, some Spanish, Blues and Jacks as well as a couple of Snook. The water in there is kinda dirty, so I don't know if I would be jumping to eat any from there. Sometimes, just trolling a plug in there is the way to produce. Close in shore to the beaches, weather permitting, the Spanish and Blues are there. Use Fast moving lures or jigs and heavy mono or light wire with fast retrieves. Topwaters can also be quite effective and lots of fun to watch those explosions on them. Around Hobe Sound in the Marker 42 area, there has been some sporadic action on Snook , Trout and more.. That area due to its limited size takes a lot of time and casting. Don't be surprised if you catch a few Pomps on your trip. Bent Rods To All, Regards And Best Fishes, Capt. Jeff NEW TOLL FREE # FOR Calling Us from OUT Of This AREA : 1-800-808-2236, then access 36 Local Area Tel # 1-561-627-2269 b/4 8 PM EST e-mail: truelies@bellsouth.net include an AM & PM tel# for better service

				Capt. Jeff Sacks is an award winning guide with over 23 years of experience on local waters. Holding many light tackle fishing records . A Board Member and Officer of many fishing clubs and organizations. You can Flyfish, light tackle fish, and or wade from a fully rigged 20' Release Backcountry Boat. Primarily inshore shallow saltwaters, along mangroves, rivers, flats etc.. Fly fishing or light tackle Spin for Tarpon, Snook, Permit, Spanish Mackerel, Pompano, Seatrout, Jacks, Ladyfish and more on the So. Indian River, Ft. Pierce, Port.St. Lucie, Jupiter, and the Palm Beaches.
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